1:6th Ultimate Jeep Wrangler TJ

[51WillysJeep]

Hey All, well after much thought, and many long hours checking out some of the awesome 1:6th scale builds on this site ( STANGKILLA SS's -Big Joe, and others) , I have decided to build another Nylint Jeep bodied Clod. I actually have a 6" lifted Fullsize 1:1 Jeep Wrangler TJ to go by for reference, so duplicating scale realism shouldn't be too hard. I've also got a few tricks up my sleeve too..!! :lol::lol::lol: Heres what I have so far, I know its not much yet, but stay tuned...."thumbsup""thumbsup"http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3779.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3780.jpg

[CyCrawler]

I have always wanted to do a jeep build.

[intimadationrc]

do it up man lets see what you can do with it.........right on

[51WillysJeep]

Before I forget, and before I catch crap about it, I KNOW Its a NEWBRIGHT body, and not a Nylint..!8) LOL..

Heres what I am capable of doing with these 1:6th scalers. This is a build I started a few years ago, and never finished... This new TJ won't be quite as insane as the black one, but I want to make one that could pass as a daily driver, and weekend wheeler, like any real 1:1. Oh yeah, and it is HEAVY..!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2920.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2921.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2924.jpg

[51WillysJeep]

Then theres the Willys- This one is actually the first 1:6th Jeep I ever built. I still have this one in the basement. I usually bring it with me to all the local car shows during summer, along with my REAL 1:1 1951 Willys M-38..!!:shock::shock:"thumbsup""thumbsup" http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/2ndWillys-1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2615-1.jpg

[SSMuddHauller69]

What type of axles are you going to be using on this build? Clod axles or

are you going to have drive shafts and a trans. I would go with a trans because it looks more scale. "thumbsup"

[CyCrawler]

Where did you get the motor? The scale one in your jeep.

[51WillysJeep]

I thought about using TXT or Jugg axles /and tranny, but I don't really have enough room to stuff all that in the lower chassis, and have the body fit, without hacking the interior.. SO I am going to use clod axles.

I found that motor a few years ago at Toys R' Us. Its a 1:6th scale chevy 350..! The company that makes these also makes a TON more, Ford v8's, Hemi's, and Supercharged versions as well. Check out e-bay, as I've seen alot of them on there before.. "thumbsup"

I got some progress done on the chassis tonight, ( no pics) but mounting the upper shock mounts is turning out to be a BIATCH. Oh well, I love em' but you know what they say about jeeps....... Just Expect EVERY Problem..!!! LOL !

[highhpcummins]

I wish I had the time to build all those great looking rigs like you build & the 1:1"thumbsup"

[highhpcummins]

Before I forget, and before I catch crap about it, I KNOW Its a NEWBRIGHT body, and not a Nylint..!8) LOL..

Heres what I am capable of doing with these 1:6th scalers. This is a build I started a few years ago, and never finished... This new TJ won't be quite as insane as the black one, but I want to make one that could pass as a daily driver, and weekend wheeler, like any real 1:1. Oh yeah, and it is HEAVY..!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2920.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2921.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM2924.jpg
the 40 series mudslingers & rockstar wheels would look really cool on the black one"thumbsup"

[red jim]

I always thought Jeep stood for

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket.:twisted:
I saw a newbright jeep like that for sale,hmmmmmmmm

[51WillysJeep]

LOL, Yup- Sometimes all to often, it does stand for Just Expect Empty Pockets..!!:roll:

Well, I just got in the mail A brand new set of 1:6th scale Nylint MT "aired down tires", But I am debating on mounting them, after feeling the tire compound. They seem like they will be VERY slippery when they're wet. However, they do look cool as hell, so knowing me, I will still probably mount them up, and just use the heavy right foot, when it gets slick..!!! :lol::lol:"thumbsup".

I'm planning on getting alot of fab-work done on it tomorrow, and hopefully I can get some more pics posted too....Building customs takes a LONG TIME..!!;-)

[51WillysJeep]

Hey Guys, Finally got some work done on it today. Got the suspension all mocked up, and the shocks finally mounted. After trying to fit the body, I had to do some grinding in the back, (under the rear seat), then try re-fitting the body, then do MORE grinding, then more re-fitting...etc, etc..until it all eventually came together.

I am going to be mounting a high torque steering servo up next to the drivers side frame rail ( just like on a real jeep), and lockout the rear steer tomorrow, as well as whatever else I can get done on it.

It actually flexes alot better than i originally figured it would, all in all, so far- so good..:) What do you guys think..? Any suggestions..?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3798.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3786.jpg

[2JSC]

Your 1/6 TJ looks sweet but those tires are just way too wide.

I've got a 1/10th NewBright TJ that I was going to use for something but am thinking of getting rid of it.

[CyCrawler]

Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

[51WillysJeep]

Where did you get the metal for the frame rails?

From the Local Hardware Store. Its just square aluminum "U" channel stock with 3/8" round cross bars. Its a very basic, yet strong chassis design because I know this things gonna be HEAVY when its all done.

[CyCrawler]

Thanks. I think your build is really going to look good

[51WillysJeep]

I Modified the set of Nylint crawler tires I got to fit on the Clod axles, and I must say, they do look better and more scale than the Imex Swamp Dawgs..!"thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3800.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3802.jpg

[51WillysJeep]

Heres my real 1:1 TJ. Hopefully my build will turn out similar to this.."thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3048-1.jpg

[bajabada$$]

yup i have a spare for u ill luk how much and if u need any other parts lmk bc i have a hole rtr truck nylint it needs a dog bone for it front axle ut it works rtr and ill prolly sell it

[run2jeepn]

Heres my real 1:1 TJ. Hopefully my build will turn out similar to this.."thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3048-1.jpg


What a Cute little Jeep...:lol:

[BrockGrimes]

No matter how many I see, I'll always like jeep builds.
Nice work! "thumbsup"
The older jeeps make for killer builds:

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/192210589.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4562416)

[51WillysJeep]

What a Cute little Jeep...:lol:

YUP..!!! LOL..!!
"thumbsup""thumbsup":lol::lol::lol:

[51WillysJeep]

Got more done on the chassis tonight. I was planning on mounting the steering servo up in the frame, (and I actually did mount it there) but no matter how i mounted it, or how I attatched the drag link to the tie rods, it just wouldn't work. When the drivers side suspension compressed, everything was fine, but when the pass side compressed, the steering always turned sharp left. Each and every time i tried something different to fix it, it wouldn't happen, so I said the hell with it, and mounted it on the axle. works fine now..!"thumbsup" Anyways, almost done with the chassis, and next step is the body , and paint work( my favorite part..!!) :lol:http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3804.jpg

[cammok5]

how tall are them tires and whats your trac width?

[51WillysJeep]

how tall are them tires and whats your trac width?

The Chassis dimensions are as follows...
Wheelbase- 16.25"
Track Width-12-1/2"
Tire Height-6-1/2"

[WranglerCrawler]

Got more done on the chassis tonight. I was planning on mounting the steering servo up in the frame, (and I actually did mount it there) but no matter how i mounted it, or how I attatched the drag link to the tie rods, it just wouldn't work. When the drivers side suspension compressed, everything was fine, but when the pass side compressed, the steering always turned sharp left. Each and every time i tried something different to fix it, it wouldn't happen, so I said the hell with it, and mounted it on the axle. works fine now..!"thumbsup" Anyways, almost done with the chassis, and next step is the body , and paint work( my favorite part..!!) :lol:http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3804.jpg
That Frame is Very Nice "thumbsup"

[51WillysJeep]

Thank You WranglerCrawler. Well, Its finally "ALIVE"..!! I got all the electronics installed today, and drove it in the basement. I had a few bugs to work out on the chassis, but it flexes sweet now.."thumbsup" I also got to make some aluminum "Poision Spyder " style rocker knockers tonight, and install them.

Next up, is a custom winch plate, and a WARN winch, as well as a "swing away" tire carrier:shock:.. THEN onto paint and final body work, before she's ready for her first date with the rocks..!!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3817.jpg

[hairyguy4]

dam that is a mean truck:twisted:

[rcjeepbuilder]

Great work man very clean,It would be even cooler if you built a hard top for it ,or even a soft top!!

[51WillysJeep]

Heres a "teaser" pic of things to come...:shock:"thumbsup" I got ALOT of fabrication done on the Jeep this past week... More pics soon..!!! :lol:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3828.jpg

[51WillysJeep]

Got the front end mostly done tonight..( Minus finding a 1:6 winch hook) Instead of building a tube bumper like on my 1:1, I made a WARN rockcrawler bumper instead. I also made the WARN winch. Next on the list is the rear of the jeep.. Spare tire carrier, and Hi-Lift jack..!"thumbsup" Man..., I wanna see this thing in the rocks..!!!!!!!!!!!

BEFORE....
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3831.jpg

AFTER....."thumbsup"
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3842.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3843.jpg

[4u2nv]

That winch came out sick! What's it made from?

[young_version]

wow, now that looks good. i cant believe how just the bumper fully changes how the front looks
what material did you use to make the front bumper? came out good.

[51WillysJeep]

That winch came out sick! What's it made from?

wow, now that looks good. i cant believe how just the bumper fully changes how the front looks
what material did you use to make the front bumper? came out good.


Thanks guys.., I made the winch ( Pictured in post #31 in primer) and the bumper out of "evergreen" flat plastic stock. I also used a ( believe it or not )"custom" cut broken Tamiya Pajero main spur gear and a couple of round plastic dowels on the winch !!! . The teeth on the gear made for a PERFECT looking heat sink..!! I wanted to build the front end a little different from the rest of the 1:6th jeeps I've built, and seen.

Well, I wanted to get as much done as quick as possible on this build,to get it on the rocks before winter hit.., but I should have known better, because right now theres 2 1/2 feet of snow outside, and its like 14 degrees out..!!!
:x SO I'm taking my time now on the build, and I am going to really concentrate on the DETAILS..!!!! Now I've got all winter..!"thumbsup"

[young_version]

snow????? put some paddles on with a feigao 9l and 22.2 volts. you should be able to find the rock underneth all the snow after a couple passes.:lol:

edit: i just realized you have clod axles, 2 mamba maxs 2feigaos and you should be okay.

[51WillysJeep]

LMAO, Thats not a half bad Idea..!!!! "thumbsup""thumbsup"

[aftershock1]

were did you get that engine thats in the black jeep the small block ??

[51WillysJeep]

were did you get that engine thats in the black jeep the small block ??

Hey..., I got that from Toys R' Us a few years ago.. Its a 1:6th scale motor, and they come in different models.. ( Fords, Chevys and Hemi's, etc ) . The only problem with them is they are VERY heavy.., ( made of metal) and will sink the front of a truck right down.. I haven't seen them in the stores for a while now, but check E-bay, as I know they are still some on there..!
"thumbsup"

[51WillysJeep]

A few pics of todays progress so far....

New built "scale" spare tire carrier installed on custom rear bumper.....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3850.jpg


Oh... Wait..., You NEED to open the tailgate.....Oh.., Allright, let me get the spare outta the way..."thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM3851.jpg

Next up is the "scale" Hi-Lift jack which will be mounted under the spare tire on the carrier.. THEN its onto Paint... What color do you guys think It should be painted..??? I'm still open to suggestions......Let me know "thumbsup"

[Trimmy]

Wow the jeep looks good. Now you just need some boggers on your 1.1 willy's lol

[bajabada$$]

wow looks great and for color i think navy blue would look really nice on there

[51WillysJeep]

wow looks great and for color i think navy blue would look really nice on there

You know, I am almost thinking the same thing ... mabey a darker metallic blue, with black flares and cage.......hhmmm....
8)

[JarheadRCGuy]

can't forget the padding on the roll bars...or maybe even a diamond plate kick plate for the door sills

[51WillysJeep]

UPDATE....I Haven't really touched the 1:6 jeep in a few weeks.., Been "Snow wheelin" with my 1.9" Wranglers....But don't worry.. I am going to get started painting the body this week,and hopefully pics will be ready soon.."thumbsup"

[jeeperman]

are you going to widen the track width at all?

[liveforocks]

What did you use to build that winch? It looks bad a$$.

[51WillysJeep]

are you going to widen the track width at all?

I'd like to widen it by about a 1/2", that will give it a little better stance I think.., I just haven't gotten around to it yet....

What did you use to build that winch? It looks bad a$$.

Hey....Thanks..
"thumbsup" I used a few pieces of styrene card,cut to shape.. some different sized plastic dowels, and a broken spur gear from a Tamiya Pajero XC..!!!!! ( which made for a PERFECT looking winch Heat Sink..!!!!) It took a while to build , and have it look scale, but I think it came out good.... I'm pissed, because I still haven't touched the jeep since my LAST Post..!!!!! There just isn't enough hours in a day..!!!!!!!!!! :roll::roll:

[tanner]

wow all those jeeps look really good. even thoe im not in to jeeps this makes me want to build one.:mrgreen:

[STANG KILLA SS]

tire carrier looks killer as does the winch!

[MrBadExample]

Nice work! "thumbsup"

[honuboi79]

nice

[51WillysJeep]

Nice work! "thumbsup"

nice


Hey - Thanks Guys..!!
"thumbsup"

I still haven't had ANY time to do any more on it as of yet... :-( Way TOO many other projects going on at the moment, so she's sitting on the backburner for now... However, I have had a few other Ideas to make is MORE Scale, and Realistic !! :shock: I just gotta find some time to do it all..!!! :roll::lol:

[4walker]

that is SICK "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

[jumdojeep1992]

any updates

[51WillysJeep]

any updates

Honestly....It hasn't been touched in months...I drove it over the winter in the snow a few times, but haven't done anything further than how it looks in these pics..

I've really been concentrating on my 1.9" and 2.2" builds since last fall, BUT I AM Planning on eventually finishing the TJ..!
"thumbsup"

[Scale_Crawler]

paint it to match ur 1:1!

[51WillysJeep]

Yeah, I REALLY should get back on building this one..!! I've been in the process of moving recently, and the R/C stuff has been on the back burner..!! The TJ's currently still sitting in the basement covered in dust.., but I still have it....."thumbsup"

[cherokee_guy]

looks like a sick build you should keep going jeep builds ftw!

[0778drz110]

sick!

[goldmember]

Every time I click into these scale builds I become more and more amazed at the realism. You craftmanship and creativity is just top notch! "thumbsup"

[highrollintj]

i think you are trying to copy my jeep.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/highrollintj/100_1758.jpg

i am trying to build a new 1/6th that looks like my jeep now

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/highrollintj/jeepstuff007.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/highrollintj/100_2784.jpg

keep up the work. its lookin good

[O.C.D.]

i



http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j81/highrollintj/100_2784.jpg


Look at all of that Poison Spyder goodness there. Damn nice rig!!! Everything I want mine to be when I can afford it someday.

[Prope]

very nice job on all 4(including TJ)!

[HC Rc Guy]

51, hope you're bringing this one to the Rally!!

[51WillysJeep]

Hey John, even though Its not TOTALLY done.. ( Still gotta paint the sliders, and re-mount the interior..) , YES it will be going to the Jeep Rally ..!!!!!!!!! "thumbsup""thumbsup" I REALLY do want to finish this thing someday but with projects like the "Timberwolf" and now more recently "Clampy", i just haven't had the time to get back into it.. BUT I hopefully will get it done THIS winter..!!

[thegodofclod]

No matter how many I see, I'll always like jeep builds.
Nice work! "thumbsup"
The older jeeps make for killer builds:

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/192210589.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4562416)

i have that exact same jeep in front of me now haha.

[51WillysJeep]

Allright, Heres a LONG awaited update on this thing..! This past weekend was the "Great American Jeep Rally", down in Somers Conn. I took EVERY jeep related piece i owned ( real and R/C..!)

Up until this point the "Ultimate TJ " has sat untouched- in my basement covered in dust..well I thought this would be the PERFECT reason to get it up and going.. ( at least runnable to drive it around down there on thier HUGE Rock Garden..!) - After ALL- this WAS A jeep rally..!! :lol:


SO I got some radio gear re-installed, painted up the sliders, put some sponser stickers on the side, threw the interior in.., and off we went..!!!"thumbsup"

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6369.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6371.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6374.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6356.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6378.jpg

Heres a pic with my buddy Johns Rock-1 Scaler..!!




http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6377.jpg
There was this one Tall rock section in the center of the garden, that nobody could seem to crawl up onto... well after 2 attempts, it just wasn't workin for me either.., SO - I used the "when in doubt-throttle it out" mentality... I punched it, and the HEAVY TJ stood straight up on the rear bumper, and came crashing down backwards onto the roof....thats when i heard the "CRACK".... :shock::shock:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6379.jpg

After rolling it back over, this is what I saw....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6380.jpg

The drivers mirror broke clean off.. The fender flare cracked, the actual fender itself cracked, and the orange lense shattered into 3 pieces..!!! Not to mention the Nasty scratches on the hood,fenders and rollbar..!! :roll::roll: I guess thats the only REAL way to break in a new rig ..Literally !! LOL..!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/jeepman1977/HPIM6388.jpg

Here it is at the end of the day with my real 1:1 TJ, and my 51' Willys... All in all a real FUN day, with great weather, awesome new friends, and TONS of Bad-Ass Jeeps..!! "thumbsup"

[crunky]

very cool jeep, and sorry about the carnage.

[51WillysJeep]

very cool jeep, and sorry about the carnage.


LOL- Carnage is what its all about..! Gives me a reason to bodywork, and re-paint it..!!! I still think I want to paint it Pearl Metallic Blue... I'll have to make sure it dosen't take another year and a half for another update..!!! :ror::ror:

[HC Rc Guy]

I can tell you pictures don't do it justice! That TJ was just plain fun to watch! Hands down, the best one there...not to mention the real deal 51 Willys M38. I got a couple shots myself!
A little distance shot for size....it needs respect!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Jeep%20Rally/TJ-1.jpg
in the rocks
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Jeep%20Rally/TJ-2.jpg
careful there buddy.....
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/HCRCguy/Jeep%20Rally/TJ-3.jpg

Good time, just wish I had more time to see the sights!

John

[bar321]

hot glue the inside on the other side to so it dosent happen and then fix the crack with hot gule

[51WillysJeep]

Hey John- Glad to see you down there.., It was also cool to meet Brett, Matt and Brandon too.. Everyone I went with had fun too, granted i was a little sore from driving the Willys for a grand total of 6 1/2 hours round trip.. (with NO power steering OR power Brakes..!!:shock::shock:) - but when it was all said and done.., I'd do it again- In A Heartbeart..!!! "thumbsup"

[rcjeepbuilder]

That is a bad ass rig you have their!!
I would love to see more pics of your 1:1 Willys,,,It looks like a bitchin ride,,oh the TJ looks cool as well!!!

[ScalerLover]

How much for the black one ? :P

[WRXronald]

Awesome...

I was beginning to wonder as I read thru the thread how many more posts I could go before someone was offering to purchase...

These look so different taken out from under a tiny 1/10 scale lexan body all chopped up, and all scaled out to correct proportion

Looks great, amazing attention to detail there too :shock:

[psychosammi]

Now I wish I hadn't taken that Newbright back to WalMart . Making them look real is more than half the fun. Nice job!

[jmosley]

that engine's a nice touch